Enjoy a howlin’ good time while helping animals in need at Pet-Oberfest
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Barrie, ON (Oct. 1, 2025) – Get ready for barks, brews, and a howlin’ good time at Barrie Pet-Oberfest, a FUN-draising event presented by Barrie Subaru taking place on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Sunnidale Park to help animals in need.
Hosted by the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre, Pet-Oberfest runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a brew at the Bark Bar, presented by Brud Bar, check out the Mutt Market vendor marketplace, presented by Brad’s Tree Service, or bid on items at the “pawction,” presented by Global Pet Foods. Visit can.givergy.com/BarriesPetOberfestPawction to get a sneak peek of the auction items and start your bidding! Auction closes at 2 p.m. onsite at Pet-Oberfest.
Bring your canine pals for a dog costume contest, or try your paw at the Paw-lympics, featuring K9 games and the ultimate woof warrior obstacle course. For dogs who like to sniff (we’re looking at you, beagles!), try the scent den, where dogs get a chance to find three hidden scents and earn a treat. There will also be food vendors at the event that will make you and your dog drool, including Barking Brew’s Brews & Chews, offering dog-friendly beer and dog treats.
“Pet-Oberfest is a chance for the community to come together, celebrate our love of animals, and make a real difference for furry friends who need us,” says Meghan Coish, Events Coordinator with the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre. “It’s going to be a day filled with fun, laughter, and wagging tails.”
Proceeds from Pet-Oberfest support the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre. As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA depends on the generosity of donors to provide care and shelter to animals in need.
To learn more, visit ontariospca.ca/barrie
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Media Contact
Megan Coish
Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre
1-888-668-7722 x 430
mcoish@ontariospca.ca
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and does so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.
The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.
The Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre is situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. The Anishinaabeg include the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.
